Breaking News

Community

Jamestown man, woman charged in narcotics conspiracy

Two Jamestown residents are facing federal narcotics conspiracy charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced last week that a federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging James Jackson, 39, and Alicia Osar, 37. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. In addition, Jackson is charged with maintaining a drug involved premises. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that according to the superseding indictment, between 2018, and February 2025, Jackson and Osar ...

Langworthy backs revealing names tied to harassment claims

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy this week announced that he voted in favor of revealing the names of all members of Congress who have used the taxpayer-funded settlement fund to resolve sexual harassment claims against them. The privileged resolution forced a vote by the full House that would reveal the identities of those who used the slush fund to settle claims for charges made against them by House employees, campaign staff, and lobbyists. Congress has reportedly paid out more than $17 million taxpayer dollars to quietly settle the cases. Langworthy, R-District 23, was one of only 65 ...

Molitor, Borrello Call for Increased CHIPS Funding

Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders recently highlighted shortfalls in the state’s Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding and the strain it is placing on communities across Chautauqua County. “Local roads are not optional infrastructure; they are the foundation of our economy and the lifeline of our communities,” Borrello said. “Families rely on them to get to work, farmers depend on them to move their products and businesses need them to grow and compete. Yet Albany ...

Registration Open For 1891 Run Fundraiser

FREDONIA – Registration for the ninth annual 1891 Run for the Fredonia Opera House is now open. The race is a 5K Run and Walk fund-raiser for the Opera House. It will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 9 a.m. The race starts and ends at Barker Common in Fredonia. Except for a small incline at the start of the race, it is a flat, fast course that is USATF-certified (#NY17080JG). It includes segments of Temple Street, Central Avenue and Brigham Road, as well as a portion of Ring Road on the State University at Fredonia campus. Runners will follow a lead car provided by local law ...

Rosas, Woods cases moving ahead

Former city of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods has his next court date March 31, according to an Office of the State Comptroller spokeswoman. Jennifer Freeman responded to an OBSERVER inquiry about criminal misconduct investigations concerning the city of Dunkirk government. She said there ...

Autumn – Chautauqua County Humane Society

With her warm heart, soulful eyes, and gentle spirit, Autumn, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is the kind of dog who blossoms once she feels safe. She may arrive with a bit of nervous energy, but give her a quiet moment, a steady routine, and a chance to breathe ...